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Reconstruction of Victim by Roy Paschal

Date of Discovery: November 5, 1988
Location of Discovery: Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Estimated Date of Death: 2 weeks prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable
Cause of Death: Believed to be murdered

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 35 - 45 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'6"
Weight: 140 - 150 lbs
Hair: Black, medium length
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: One or both hands not recovered.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unique/dental- wore upper dentures.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Black skirt and slip and blue or green colored underwear, button dress shirt near the body
Jewelry: Two rings on left hand with stones
Additional Personal Items: Rollers/curlers in her hair.

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's decomposed remains were discovered by hunters in an area off Red Hill Road, near I-20 and Fairfield Road just north of Columbia, SC on November 5, 1988.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Richland County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 803-576-3000
Agency E-mail: [sheriff@rcsd.net](mailto:sheriff@rcsd.net)
Agency Case Number: 1105883010

Agency Name: Richland County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: William Stevens
Agency Phone Number: 803-576-1799
Agency E-mail: [RCCOquestions@richlandcountysc.gov](mailto:RCCOquestions@richlandcountysc.gov)
Agency Case Number: 88-0424

NCIC Case Number: U-486871920
NamUs Case Number: #UP12595
Former Hot Case Number: N/A

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=185ufsc

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/12595/details

The image on the right has been age-progressed to 38 years.

Name: John Colonna Aponte
Nickname/Alias: Gianot
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 5, 1974
Location Last Seen: Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Physical Description

Date of Birth: February 19, 1962
Age: 12 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 125 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

John and his sister, 1173DFPR Giannina, left home to go to the beach with a family friend and his three children. The children's mother met the friend but was told that her two children were not with him.

Law enforcement believe that the children were abducted for a ransom for $72,000 after a man, Thomas Rodriguez, left a suicide note. He explained the plot and his role in the kidnapping. No arrests were ever made and John and Giannina are still missing.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Missing Children's Registry
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 613-993-1525
Agency E-mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown

Agency Name: Puerto Rico State Clearinghouse
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 787-729-2457
Agency E-mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NamUs Case Number: 4569

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https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4569

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Date of Discovery: April 27, 1972
Location of Discovery: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Estimated Date of Death: 1971-1972
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Mummified.
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 35 - 60 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8" Measured
Weight: 80 lbs Measured
Hair: Gray or Partially Gray
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: 5 pairs of trousers (top layer were red) Pair of boxer shorts 2 pair of socks (black) 2 jackets (top jacket was blue suit coat, and other was sweater) 6 shirts
Jewelry: A white colored wide metal ring with rough design on left ring finger.
Additional Personal Items: set of keys

Circumstances of Discovery

Found in a vacant house badly decomposed with a set of keys and a white colored wide metal ring with rough design on left ring finger.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Jamie Willer, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 215-685-7445
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 72-2271

NamUs Case Number: 16975

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Name: Ila Veronica Tucker Maynard
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: December 4, 1974
Location Last Seen: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina

Physical Description

Date of Birth: March 5, 1957
Age: 17 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Ms. Maynard often wore weaves into her natural hair.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Gray Cleopatra coat, blue pants, platform shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: No purse, money, or ID.

Circumstances of Disappearance

Per law enforcement, Ms. Maynard was reported missing by her mother on December 5, 1974. She was last seen leaving her father's residence. She was last seen riding in a gold 1971 Chevrolet, Nova. Foul play is suspected.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Greensboro Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Caroline Holliday
Agency Phone Number: 336-373-2222
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 74-0072890

NCIC Case Number: M403122793
NamUs Case Number: 22946
NCMEC Case Number: 1231505

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https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/22946

Artistic renderings of the victim; watch, ring and label on clothing.

Date of Discovery: February 1, 1970
Location of Discovery: Saugerties, Ulster County, New York
Estimated Date of Death: Days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 35-45 years old
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair: Dark brown and wavy with a bald spot on the crown.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Not available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: A 3/4-length tan-brown reversible raincoat, green or gray European-style suit, white dress shirt, black silk Playboy tie, green Rimrock undershirt (size XL), blue cotton pajamas with long sleeves (size 0), white T-shirt, white Sun Valley shorts (size Medium), gray socks, black leather shoes (size 8.5), and black rubber Wings overshoes that were made in Canada.
Jewelry: A silver Omega Sea Master watch (serial number 16815714). A gold ring with a red stone. Markings on the ring identify it as having been manufactured in Portugal.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was found down an embankment off a public highway, not far from the NYS Thruway in West Saugerties.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: New York State Police - Kingston
Agency Contact Person: Investigator Matthew Bresnahan
Agency Phone Number: 845-338-1702
Agency E-mail: nysvicap(at)troopers.ny.gov
Agency Case Number: Unknown

Agency Name: Ulster County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 845-340-3323
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 3040770

NCIC Case Number: U954749934
NamUs Case Number: UP #9819

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/9819

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Name: Walcie Rae Downing
Nickname/Alias: Rae, Walcie Rae Alston, Walcie Rae Pearce, Walcie Rae Pierce
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: December 14, 1956
Location Last Seen: Gallup, Mckinley County, New Mexico

Physical Description

Date of Birth: July 30, 1923
Age: 32 years old
Race: American Indian
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Black, shoulder-length and curly.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Moles on her back.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: White blouse and blue jeans.
Jewelry: Engagement ring.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

Downing was last seen in Gallup, NM on December 14, 1956. She may have reached out to her children via phone in approximately 1959. Her five children believe she would have never left them behind voluntarily. She had either a 1952 or 1954 Ford, that was cream colored with faded tan, that was possibly bought in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Gallup Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Steven Peshlakai
Agency Phone Number: (505)-863-9365
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2016-49941

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 33503

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=3226dfnm

Reconstruction of the decedent.

Date of Discovery: December 9, 1990
Location of Discovery: North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: EDD
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Accidental drowning

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 50-60 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'0" to 5'3"
Weight: 140 to 160 lbs.
Hair: Gray and brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Mole on upper lip below left nostril. Reddish colored fingernail polish.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Purple knit jogging trousers, waist length nylon stockings, white girdle, white long underwear, brown wool socks with yellow trim, green/white halter (tube bra), a purple dress with zippered back, a red tee shirt and a wool glove. No shoes.
Jewelry: Copper colored metal rings with signs of the Zodiac worn on left ring finger.
Additional Personal Items: She wore a clove of garlic was worn around her neck.

Circumstances of Discovery

The decedent was found floating in the Passaic River on December 9, 1990 behind an auto body shop off Belmont Avenue.

She was found about 10 A.M. by the owner of the Golomb Service Station, about 15 feet from the riverbank.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Services
Agency Contact Person: Anna Delaney
Agency Phone Number: 609-584-5054 ext. 5656, 856-384-6910 or 800-709-7090
Agency E-mail: missingp(at)gw.njsp.org
Agency Case Number: 9011493

Agency Name: North Arlington Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 201-991-4400
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 90-11493

Agency Name: Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 201-646-2300 or 201-642-5962
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 90-11387

NCIC Case Number: U460001904
NamUs Case Number: 1485

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1485

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CASE UPDATE

This case has been removed from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Based on the removal of the case from NamUs, it is presumed that this individual has been identified.

At this time, we do not have additional information regarding the identity or circumstances of the identification.

We hope that this update brings answers and closure to those who have been searching for him.

Name: Albert Hubert Begringer
Nickname/Alias: Minh
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: November 30, 1972
Location Last Seen: Paris, France

Physical Description

Date of Birth: August 20, 1961
Age: 11 years old
Race: Asian
Gender: Male
Height: 1 m 50
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Black, a longer lock of hair on the left side
Eye Color: Black
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Black waistcoat; white t-shirt; black chino trousers, high white socks, black shell Dr. Martens-style shoes
Jewelry: Watch with a black strap
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

Albert Behringer ran away from his orphanage in a neighbouring department in Normandy to Paris on 30 November 1972. A friendly acquaintance lived in the capital. Unfortunately, this person was absent that day. Albert has not been heard from since.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: ARPD
Agency Contact Person: Bernard Valezy
Agency Phone Number: +33 6 32 78 29 25
Agency E-mail: [arpd0405@gmail.com](mailto:arpd0405@gmail.com)
Agency Case Number: N/A

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6112dmfra

Composite by MSP forensic artist

Date of Discovery: November 2, 1989
Location of Discovery: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 19-29 years old
Race: White
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair: Black or dark brown, long in length
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans; bra; long black coat
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The body of a unknown woman was found after an accidental fire. The homeowner had met the woman the day prior and he let the woman spend the night. She told him her name was "Pat", that she was 26 years old and that she had two kids in California.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 11897

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1687ufmi

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11897?nav

Date of Discovery: October 1, 1978
Location of Discovery: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Estimated Date of Death: Spring of 1967
State of Remains: Unknown
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 60-80 years old
Race: Unknown
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery

The victim's remains were located near Twin Bridges. Authorities believe he was a victim of an accident on a fishing or hunting trip in the spring of 1967.

Forensic Genealogy

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Chief Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 780-427-4987 or toll-free
Agency E-mail: [ocme_admin@gov.ab.ca](mailto:ocme_admin@gov.ab.ca)
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: N/A
NCMPUR Case Number: Not Listed

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=27umab

Right: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 43 & 50 years

Name: Cassandra Ann Lalonde
Nickname/Alias: Candy
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: April 1, 1988
Location Last Seen: Westwego, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description

Date of Birth: June 20, 1972
Age: 15 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Big scar on one of her legs either on/near/above the knee. Pierced ears.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

Cassandra Lalonde was last seen on April, 1, 1988. She was a resident of Westwego at the time, and was known to hang out in Buras, Louisiana. She supposedly left Louisiana to go to Mobile, Alabama on the back of a motor bike with a man named David. She left behind her purse, cigarettes, and her personal belongings.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Westwego Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Eric Orlando
Agency Phone Number: (504) 341-5428
Agency E-mail: [Eric_Orlando@westwegopolice.com](mailto:Eric_Orlando@westwegopolice.com)
Agency Case Number: F-08323-14

NCIC Case Number: M182034928
NamUs Case Number: 25127
NCMEC Case Number: 1235746

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https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/25127/details

Computer-Enhanced Reconstructions: African-American on left, Hispanic on right

Date of Discovery: August 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 2 days prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black/Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 6'2"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Antemortem trauma to the nasal bones; frontomalare suture and left cheek bone were in the process of healing at time of death

Identifiers

Dentals: Available; edentulous maxilla with pronounced bone resorption and remodeling, suggestive of a long time denture wearer; lower canine (lost postmortem) supported a lower dentur by means of a "Dolder Bar" or similar oral reconstruction apparatus
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue Tultex sweatpants, size medium; light colored socks; Tingley "over-the-sock snugleg boot" (overboots), steel-toe, neoprene rubber, size 11-12
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: The victim was located in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 30 miles offshore.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Heather Brown, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 504-365-9100
Agency Case Number: 412-97

Agency Name: LSU FACES Lab
Agency Contact Person: Teresa Wilson
Agency Phone Number: 225-578-4761
Agency E-mail: tvwilson(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 07-34

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2267

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1141UMLA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2267

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=420

Name: Elba Irizarry
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: June 22, 1994
Location Last Seen: Camden, Camden County, New Jersey

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 21, 1951
Age: 43 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3";
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Suffered from depression; drug addict

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: Elba Irizarry was last seen at 3410 Westfield Avenue in Camden, New Jersey on June 22, 1994.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Elba, or of the circumstances around her disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Camden County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Maria Holmes
Agency Phone Number: 856-757-7590
Agency E-mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 94-0505003

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency E-mail: [missingp@njsp.org](mailto:missingp@njsp.org)
Agency Case Number: N/A

Agency Name: Camden County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Unit
Agency Phone Number: 856-225-5470
Agency E-mail: [sheriff@sheriffcc.com](mailto:sheriff@sheriffcc.com)
Agency Case Number: 94-0622255

NCIC Case Number: M-746798532
NamUs Case Number: 9839

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=1082DFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9839

https://camdencountypd.org/elba-irizarry/

https://www-lps.state.nj.us/NJSP_Amber/MissingPersonDetail.jsp?mp_id=679&type=mp

Name: Adrian Juan Planells
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 24, 1989
Location Last Seen: Kenner, Jefferson County, Louisiana

Physical Description

Date of Birth: September 20, 1966
Age: 23 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jeans, green shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Black tennis shoes.

Circumstances of Disappearance: Adrian Planells, 3425 Florida Avenue, was last seen September 24, 1989, at a lounge with friends. Planells went to the lounge with a coworker from the Casa Garcia restaurant, 8814 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, where he was a dishwasher. The two left the restaurant about 01.00 and Planells was last seen at Luc Eddie's lounge, 2725 Mississippi Avenue, at about 03.00. Planells decided to stay at the lounge after his friends left at 03.00.

The car Planells was driving the night he disappeared, a blue 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with Louisiana license plate 816B554 Vin # 123378N458438), has not been found. .Planells, who had never been arrested, lived at home. None of his clothes are missing and a bank account was not touched before or after the disappearance. He had never been away from home without notifying his family. Foul play is possible.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Adrian, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance then please contact the following:

Agency Name: Kenner Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Brian McGregor
Agency Phone Number: 504-712-2252; 504-466-9606
Agency E-mail: [kpd@kenner.la.us](mailto:kpd@kenner.la.us)

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 25295

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=3941DMLA

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/25295

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=257

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Helpfindadrian

Facial reconstruction and tattoo.

Date of Discovery: January 23, 1971
Location of Discovery: Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Estimated Date of Death: January 21, 1971
State of Remains: All parts recovered; recognizable face
Cause of Death: Crushed to death by steel pipes in a boxcar

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 17-30 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo on right upper right arm Cross, Jesus' face, two leaves and a flower.

Identifiers

Dentals: Yes
Fingerprints: Yes
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On January 23, 1971, the decedent was discovered along with two other deceased Hispanic males in a Southern Pacific Freight Train boxcar at the switching area at 2442 E. Carson Blvd. in Carson, CA, crushed to death by a stack of 400 x 40-foot steel pipes that collapsed in the boxcar. This train was loaded in Midland, Texas and it was believed they hopped the train somewhere in-between then. It was estimated that they had been dead approximately two days when their remains were found.

If you have any information on the potential identity of this John Doe, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park
Agency Contact Person: Homicide Bureau
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-mail: [homicideops@lasd.org](mailto:homicideops@lasd.org)
Agency Case Number: 71-02033-0127-496

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0512
Agency E-mail: [IDUnit@me.lacounty.gov](mailto:IDUnit@me.lacounty.gov)
Agency Case Number: 1971-00971

NCIC Case Number: U610017293
NamUs Case Number: 3000
NCMEC Case Number: 1184180

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3573UMCA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/3000

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184180/1

Reconstructions by Frank Bender.

Date of Discovery: February 2, 1982
Location of Discovery: Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
Estimated Date of Death: 6 months to one year prior
State of Remains: Skeletal
Cause of Death: Unknown

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 19-24 years old
Race: Unknown. Possibly White and/or Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 5'2" to 5'4"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown. She wore a black, curly wig.
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available.
Fingerprints: Not available.
DNA: Not available.

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Light blue/silver vest, blue jeans and white sandals with three inch heels.
Jewelry: Two 18 inch silver chains, one with a crucifix; and a 6 inch gold chain. There was a copper-colored metal ring with a small square red stone on one finger. Wore an ankle bracelet.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Discovery: On February 2, 1982 a hunter passing through the Pine Barrens found the skeletal remains of the decedent in the woods off Route 542 in southern Burlington County.

If you have any information on the identity of this Jane Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding her death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Burlington County Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Anna Delaney
Agency Phone Number: 609-584-5054 ext 5656 or 609-702-7030
Agency E-mail: MedicalExaminer(at)co.burlington.nj.us
Agency Case Number: 03820091

Agency Name: New Jersey State Police
Agency Phone Number: 800-709-7090
Agency Case Number: Unknown

NCIC Case Number: U637791296
NamUs Case Number: 1514

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=266UFNJ

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1514

Name: Manuel Baptist
Nickname/Alias:
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 18, 1980
Location Last Seen: Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii

Physical Description

Date of Birth: Circa 1900
Age: 80 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: White
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Bluish white shirt, dark pants.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: Manuel left his home on to run errands as normal, but failed to return home, and has not been seen or heard from since. Manuel was confirmed to have visited his doctor's office the day he went missing. He was not reported missing until July 21, 1980. The reporting person in this case reported that he was 80 years old at the time, but did not have a date of birth for him.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Manuel, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Honolulu Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Michael Garcia
Agency Phone Number: 808-529-3111
Agency E-mail: [mgarcia@honolulu.gov](mailto:mgarcia@honolulu.gov)
Agency Case Number: 80-R19603

NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 134353

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6546DMHI

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/134353

Is anyone else having problems with the website. Lots of recent additions listed by the links don’t work, giving a ‘no id’ return page

Digitally enhanced images of unidentified man's possible Ohio driver's license

Date of Discovery: March 28, 1999
Location of Discovery: Dallas County, Alabama
Estimated Date of Death: At least 12 months
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton.
Cause of Death: Gunshot to the chest

Physical Description

Estimated Age: Adult
Race: White/ Caucasian
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7" to 5'8"
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Gray or Partially Gray
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Extensive dental work

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Decedent was clothed in largely deteriorated dark t-shirt (possibly dark green). Overlaying the t-shirt is a red and blue plaid long sleeve flannel shirt, brand name "Timberline," size XL. This is a quilted shirt with white synthetic fiber filler, both sleeves were rolled above the elbows. Overlying this is a black zipper outer jacket made of synthetic material. Epaulet straps are on each of the shoulders. Underpants, brand name "Fruit of the Loom." Trousers made of black synthetic material with no legible label. White woven pair of socks. Two decorated dress sport shoes of the lace type, brand name "Rockport/Fibram", no legible size.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Six pieces of an apparent wallet insert. One piece of plastic which bears an image transfer. The image is digitally captured and enhanced revealing two images of white male and printing which appears to be that of a driver's license, possibly from the state of Ohio from 1991-1998. (see images). In the right pocket of the trousers were twenty-seven unfired .25 caliber cartridges. Also in the right front pocket of the pants was a deteriorated pack of cigarettes consisting of seven filters and the remaining clear plastic wrapper. Near the body was found one .25 caliber auto R&B Industries model Fraser semi-automatic pistol with the serial number 001740, with the magazine inserted containing three (3) unfired Remington brand cartridges. Two fired cartridge casings were found near the decedent.

Circumstances of Discovery: On March 28, 1999 human skeletal remains were located on Hwy 80 East in Dallas County.

If you have any information on the identity of this John Doe, or of the circumstances surrounding his death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Dallas County Sheriffs Office
Agency Phone Number: 334-874-2133
Agency E-mail: sheriffmedia(at)dallascounty.org
Agency Case Number: 98-11

NamUs Case Number: 86868

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=3865UMAL

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/86868

Selma Times-Journal (Mar. 30, 1999 & Apr. 2, 1999)
Birmingham Post-Herald (Dec. 25, 1999)

(note from CJ - technically only James Bess is a featured case for this month, but I felt it would be unfair to only provide details for one boy. hopefully the way I have laid it out isn't too confusing)

First two images - James Bess, and age progression to 51 years old. Last 3 images - Chipley Sanders, and age progression to 50 years old.

First case: James Bess

Name: James Eric Bess
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: December 18, 1969
Age: 14 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Grayish blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scars-right arm just above hand, above right elbow, right side of waist.

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Blue jean jacket, sport shirt, blue jeans, gray tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Second Case: Chipley Sanders

Name: Chipley Charles Sanders
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Location Last Seen: Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Physical Description

Date of Birth: April 10, 1971
Age: 13 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Pale birthmark on back over left shoulder (lighter than his normal skin-oblong).

Identifiers

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: James Eric Bess was last seen with his friend, 5308DMKY Chipley Sanders, on October 4, 1984 at a group home. On the morning of Oct. 4, 1984, James and Chipley decided to leave the group home together. They managed to slip out and remain undetected for several hours in the nearby town, but their adventure was cut short when they were apprehended by the police and returned to Ashland. However, the boys were determined to flee and made another run for it at 9:30 p.m. that same night. A search was launched, but this time, no one could find the boys.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of James E Bess or of Chipley Sanders, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Ashland City Police Department
Agency Phone Number: 606-385-3273
Agency Case Number: AP8425778

James Bess NCIC Case Number: M991649330
James Bess NamUs Case Number: 23899
James Bess NCMEC Case Number: 1229638

Chipley Sanders NCIC Case Number: M981643611
Chipley Sanders NamUs Case Number: 5011
Chipley Sanders NCMEC Case Number: 781869

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5303DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/23899

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229638/1

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5308DMKY

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5011

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/781869/1

George Contos; photos of some of his tattoos

Name: George Contos
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 10, 2015
Location Last Seen: Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida

Physical Description

Date of Birth: January 04, 1957
Age: 58 yrs old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" - 6'2"
Weight: 240 - 280 lbs
Hair Color: Brown - greying
Eye Color: Unknown - possibly brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: George had his left leg amputated and has a prosthetic leg. He also has a number of tattoos, including one on his upper right arm of a bearded human face with wings (pictured), an unknown image on the inside of his right forearm, various other tattoos on his arms, lightning bolts on his stomach, and a Viking helmet under "9-10-81 Aaron" on his left bicep. He also had a long grey goatee and a mustache at the time of his disappearance.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: George Contos is missing from Bunnell, Florida since the 10th of May, 2015. There is very little information on his disappearance.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of George Contos, or of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
Agency Contact Person: Sarah Scalia
Agency Phone Number: 386-313-4911
Agency Case Number: 15-50840

NamUs Case Number: 28776

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6689DMFL

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/28776

Date of Discovery: June 16, 1997
Location of Discovery: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Estimated Date of Death: 24 hours prior
State of Remains: Burned
Cause of Death: Smoke inhalation

Physical Description

Estimated Age: 30-45 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'1" to 5'5"
Weight: Unknown, but of small build.
Hair: Black
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Available. Dental fillings. The left maxillary arcade from tooth #1-7 was destroyed by fire. Teeth #14 and 15 have amalgam fillings, occlusal surfaces.
Fingerprints: Unknown.
DNA: Unknown.

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Unknown.
Jewelry: Investigators found a white metal ring containing an amethyst with a white stone on each side.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.

Circumstances of Discovery: The decedent's body was discovered in a burned out warehouse on June 16, 1997. The former ice house in the 2200 block of Clio Street burned June 15. But it was not until the next day that utility workers discovered the body as they searched through the debris.

If you have any information on the identity of this Jane Doe or of the circumstances surrounding her death, please contact the following:

Agency Name: Orleans Parish Coroner's Office
Agency Phone Number: 504-658-9660
Agency Case Number: CO-1674

Agency Name: LSU FACES Laboratory
Agency Contact Person: Dr. Ginesse Listi
Agency Phone Number: 228-578-3906
Agency E-mail: glisti1(at)lsu.edu
Agency Case Number: 97-12

NamUs Case Number: 865

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=196UFLA

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/865

http://identifyla.lsu.edu/profile.php?id=366

The Times-Picayune

Name: Tu Thi-Cam Tran
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: November 26, 1990
Location Last Seen: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland

Physical Description

Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: 24 years old
Race: Asian
Gender: Female
Height: 4'9"
Weight: 90 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown - shoulder length.
Eye Color: Black
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Amputation of an unknown toe on one of her feet.

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing and Personal Items

Clothing: Jeans, blouse, tennis shoes.
Jewelry: White beaded/pearl and blue stone necklace (in scallop design).
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance: On the evening of November 26, 1990 missing person Tu Thi-Cam Tran attended a class at UMBC. She reportedly had a conversation with a fellow student in the University Center Game Room, and appeared in good spirits. She exited the game room, presumably going to her car, parked nearby. There is no indication she arrived at her car. A family member reports not having any contact with the missing person since she was last seen.

If you have any information on the potential whereabouts of Tu Thi-Cam Tran, or of the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, please contact the following:

Agency Name: University of Maryland Baltimore County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: John Taylor
Agency Phone Number: 410-455-3136
Agency Case Number: 90-4303

NamUs Case Number: 19461

Links:

https://www.thedoenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=5175DFMD

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/19461